Spring VS Foam Mattresses: Which Is The Best Option For Me?

Many of us look forward to a good night’s sleep after a long day of work. Studies have shown that quality, uninterrupted sleep is essential for improved productivity and concentration, maintaining a healthy weight, as well as lowering the risk of heart disease and having a stronger immune system. With all those benefits and more, investing in a quality mattress for your Malaysia home is a wise choice, be it a spring or a foam mattress. Read on to find out which type is perfect for you.

Spring Mattresses

Spring mattresses have been used in Malaysian homes for many years. Spring mattresses come in various types, ranging from Bonnell spring and pocketed spring, to a wide range of designs and technologies such as Posturetech Coil, Continuous Spring or Mira Coil, Quad Core Spring Systems and more. Titanium coil is the latest material and technology used and can be found in Hilker and Sealy mattresses.

Bonnell spring mattresses feature individual metal springs that provide good support. Pocketed spring mattresses have the springs encased in individual pockets, allowing for independent movement minimising partner disturbance and excellent support. Spring mattresses are also seeing a resurgence in popularity with modern designs such as the Sealy Titanium SRXII Coil mattress and Hilker Titanium Quadcore Spring System, which supports and conforms to a sleeper’s back to give enhanced back support and extra durability.

Foam Mattresses

Foam mattresses in Malaysia consist of three types: polyurethane (PU) foam, memory foam, and latex foam. PU foam combines competitive pricing with good bounce and spring, making it a good all-around choice.

Memory foam mattresses mould around and conform to a sleeper’s body contour and retain the body’s shape, making it ideal for relieving pressure. Latex foam mattresses offer increased push-back, giving it superior firmness and pressure relief. The pin-hole nature of the latex foam will further provide better ventilations to the mattress and to the sleeper throughout the night. There are also hybrid mattresses which combine layers of memory foam or latex foam to deliver comfort, support, and pressure relief effects.

Here are some helpful tips when picking a mattress for your needs.

1. Affordability

For Malaysian homeowners on a budget, spring mattresses tend to be more competitively priced, making them an ideal balance of comfort and quality. Generally, more specialised mattresses such as memory foam, latex foam, and hybrid designs come at a premium, although their durability and benefits are certainly worth the cost.

2. Comfort

When it comes to enjoying a comfortable rest, memory foam mattresses are preferred due to their ability to better absorb movement, particularly when your partner is a restless sleeper. Others prefer spring mattresses due to their greater bounce and quick spring back, compared to foam mattresses with a slower return to their natural position.

3. Sleeping Problems

Many Malaysians experience a variety of sleeping problems, ranging from back and neck pain to allergies and shoulder numbness. Memory foam and latex foam mattresses are the preferred option for back pain and shoulder numbness due to their contouring nature, while hypoallergenic spring and foam mattresses help minimise allergy triggers. One may opt for the combinations of spring with latex or memory foam for better body support and comfortability.

4. Sleeping Position

People sleep in different ways, be it on their sides, back, or on their stomach. Spring mattresses are ideal for back-sleepers due to its medium-firm support, while stomach sleepers may prefer a firmer latex foam mattress. On the other hand, side sleepers may prefer memory foam mattresses for their softness and ability to mould around the body’s contour and relieving pressure from your arms and shoulders.

5. Durability

Generally, both spring and foam renown brand mattresses in Malaysia are built to high standards of durability, being able to withstand constant wear and tear. That said, normal spring mattresses gradually see a slight decline in comfort after a few years, while foam mattresses are generally more durable. However, with the latest innovations in Titanium coils, spring mattresses are now more durable as compared to normal spring and foam mattresses.

6. Cooling

PU and Memory Foam mattresses are known to trap more heat due to their design. While some Malaysians prefer a warm and cosy feeling when sleeping, others may find this uncomfortable. However, latex foam mattresses are more cooling due to the natural pin-hole construction process of the material. Spring mattresses have a considerable amount of space between each spring, facilitating superior air circulation and preventing the accumulation of heat for a better night’s rest.

A good mattress doesn’t only give you a more comfortable sleep, it also increases your sleep quality which results in a better immune system to keep your health in check. Start the year on a good note by pampering yourself with a quality mattress from Harvey Norman!